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--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
Are there any places still hiring?
--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
Dear guy in front of me in the computer lab: I can see you Facebook stalking those two girls, and it's creepy. Stop.
To the girls who almost hit me going across the crosswalk by Eaton: Pedestrians have the right of way.
Um, my boyfriend and his roommate keep watching "What What in the Butt." Should I be worried?
Hi. If anyone left a key chain with a stegosaurus on it, I returned it to the Wescoe lost and found
--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
Oh, warm days, won't you hurry up and get here. I miss the revealing clothes worn by the beautiful women here.
My roommate is a blabbering child. One and a quarter more years of this.
--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
Completing a Sudoku makes me feel extremely intelligent and accomplished.
--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
Who cares if girls wear leggings? Concentrate on your own image, not that of others.
Miley Cyrus: Pregnant in 2010
To the person who mistakenly received the key for the package box in our mailbox cluster, thank you for not stealing our stuff! You restored my faith in our neighbors by 115 percent.
--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
Sadly, my friend clicked "most played" on my iTunes, and it was "7 Things" by Miley Cyrus, with 85 plays.
Please, no more Wilford Brimley cartoons.
--lion federal stimulus plan — the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" intended to help pull the nation out of the economic recession. Some of the act's provisions, such as Pell grants and tax deductions for education, will directly benefit students. Other measures, such as federal assistance to states, will help indirectly. But the act ultimately proves inadequate when it comes to providing an immediate fiscal stimulus. None of the Act's provisions for education will matter much as long as the economy remains
To my roommate: It's 6 a.m. Turn off your alarm clock.
So I went snowboarding last weekend, and now I'm banned from the entire city of Keystone. It's awesome, I
Try to write six essays in 30 minutes for a test. Yeah, no one can do it.
I go to class just so I get a chance to see that beautiful man who drives the bus.
Governors listen in the White House in Washington on Monday as President Barack Obama addressed the National Governors Association regarding the economic stimulus package. The package should eventually benefit the University, but students will not feel its right away.
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Stimulus act won't help students immediately
On Feb. 17, President Barack Obama signed into law the $787 bil
On paper, the stimulus provides these benefits to students;
- Increase the maximum amount of Fell grants by $500 for the more than 3,000 KU students who receive them.
- Provide students with the new "American Opportunity" tax credit for 2009 and 2010, which allows a tax deduction of up to $500.
- deduction of up to $2,500 for tuition and related expenses.
- Provide $53.6 billion for state fiscal stabilization. Kansas' share of this money will help soften the effects of the budget shortfall on funding for higher education.
- Save or create 33,000 jobs in Kansas during the next three years.
- Increase funding for research and technology.
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Chancellor Robert Hemenway has said the plan "will help students
according to the President's council of economic advisors.
pay for college and boost KU's research efforts, both of which are critical to restoring economic prosperity. But the results are
imperfect because much of it won't have a tangible impact until two, three or four years in the future. In the short term, it will do little to stop the current job loss and shrinking demand. Many provisions of this stimulus — especially tax cuts, which are likelier to be saved than spent — will not provide immediate fiscal stimulus.
Additionally, assistance to
states should be larger because in tough times, most states, including Kansas, are forced to lay off state employees and slash funding for healthcare and education — including higher education.
Because of cuts in state funding next year, KU students can expect larger class sizes and fewer elective courses offered.
More assistance from the federal government would have allowed states to decrease the size of these cuts, and the states would spend this money relatively quickly.
Ultimately, the largest benefit to students will come if and when this fiscal stimulus actually works.
Dan Thompson for The Kansan Editorial Board
CAMPUS LIFE
Students should be parking priority, even on game days
Parking on campus is always an issue,which is why I choose to ride the bus.
But there are rare occasions when I need to be on campus later than the buses run and I have to drive and park where I can pay a meter.
Usually, I have no trouble parking at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center and paying a meter when I need to park on campus. Except, of course, on game days.
Last semester I needed to be on campus in the evening for a study session for one of my classes. I had forgotten there was a game that day and when I attempted to park at my usual meter I was sent looking for parking elsewhere.
But because of those thousands of parking spots
The Williams Fund helps KU Athletics remain one of the best programs in the nation and attracts high-class coaches and athletes to the University.
I drove around for about half an hour and was turned away from every area where I attempted to leave my car.
The Williams Fund is comprised of more than 4,200 members and generates more than $8 million annually according to the KU Athletics Web site.
According to a Jan. 30 article in The Kansan, 2,343 parking spots are reserved for Williams Educational fund donors on basketball home game days
After becoming increasingly frustrated and angry, I simply drove off campus and back to my apartment at 31st and Iowa.
I did not attend the study session (which would have benefited me) because parking prioritizes donors over KU students.
reserved for donors on game days, KU students are forced to park miles away from their destinations.
In The Kansan article, Donna Hultine, director of the KU parking department, said the $1 million generated from basketball games enabled the parking department to keep permit prices down.
Athletics are important to a college experience. The University's athletic programs bring incredible athletes and scholars to Lawrence as well as make our University competitive with others in Kansas and across the Midwest. But academics should always be a priority
Though the revenue generated is astounding, students should not have to sacrifice on game days or any other day.
Donors to the Williams Fund greatly aid the Athletics
Department, and their donations are appreciated.
But students pay thousands of dollars in tuition, housing and campus fees.
We pay huge sums of money for a degree from the University of Kansas, and making sure all students attain and benefit from this degree should be the priority of all departments within the University.
KU students should not be forced to park miles away from campus on game days, or any other day for that matter. Ultimately, the success of students is more important than the success of a basketball team, and parking for students should be a priority for the University before parking for anyone else.
Brown is a Wichita sophomore in journalism and political science.
ENTERTAINMENT
TV faces grim future
If the ancient Mayans are to be believed, the world will end in 46 months. My knowledge on the matter is limited to a short trailer for the upcoming film "2012." So, as I understand it, the Himalayas will be flooded, monks will ring very large bells, and the world's governments will not be able to do anything about either.
This all seems like a very unfortunate possibility. But it may be preferable to the grim future ahead in the wide world of television. Let me explain.
Rather than retire to his 100-car garage, Jay Leno will return to NBC with a nightly talk show that will air at 9 p.m.
Last Friday night, Conan O'Brien said farewell to the "Late Night" job and New York City. He'll take over "The Tonight Show" starting June 1. This would ordinarily be great news; Conan is hilarious and will be replacing the tragically mediocre Jay Leno. In reality, however, it's bittersweet.
There are two reasons this is being inflicted upon society: One, NBC was worried Leno would take his sizable and easy-to-please fan base with him to another network, and two. it's just cheaper and easier to have five hours of Jay Leno in prime time rather than a bunch of scripted dramas and comedies.
Therein lies the dangerous trend. The conventional wisdom these days is that networks will forgo the expensive and arduous task of trying to create quality television in favor of thrifty lineups filled with nothing but intelligence-insulting reality shows, intelligence-insulting game shows and intelligence-insulting Jay Leno shows.
It's not a pleasant outlook for those of us who enjoy well-writ ten and thoughtful television. (Yes, such a thing does exist.
That's why I'm going to pitch to you, the reader, some of my ideas for shows. They're the wave of the future!
You just have to look for it.) Mediocre is just too easy to sell. It's less threatening than the exploitative reality trash of the past and less difficult than the scripted shows of today.
"The Real Office": Get a peek into the thrilling day-to-day travails of a real-life office. Be entertained as the boss is fired and sued after an out-of-character off-color remark to a female employee!
"Howie Get By": Another hilariously punny series hosted by Howie Mandel puts our hero in a homeless person's shoes (or lack thereof) and watches as he panhandle on American street corners. Will he scrounge enough change for a pack of cigarettes? Tune in to find out!
"Extreme Makeover: Dancing with the Stars Edition". It's "Extreme Makeover" meets "Dancing With The Stars!" (Just watch it, OK.)
"The Search for America's Next Reality Star": Finally, a talent search without the annoying pretense of a search for talent!
"The Search for America's Next Reality Star Update Show": Missed this week's episodes of TSFANRS? Watch the two-hour update show every Thursday night to catch up on the latest developments!
"Cats Doing Things": It's half an hour of cats doing things.
Nichols is an Overland Park sophomore in creative writing.
FROM LOUISIANA
Web sites promote eating disorders
Our society promotes impossible standards of beauty, which are
DREW BELLE ZERBY
Louisiana State University
The Daily Reveille
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week began Sunday, so there's no better time to address this topic.
attained only through plastic surgery and, most recently, Web sites encouraging eat disorders.
Thanks to virtual eating disorder communities, anorexia and bulimia are no longer considered diseases but "lifestyles"
The number of Web sites promoting anorexia and bulimia has increased 470 percent in a single year, according to a study by Optenet, an Internet trend company.
These online communities instruct visitors how to lose weight. They also provide "thinspiration," or photos of emaciated models, malnourished celebrities or obese and overweight people to keep girls on the right track.
Pro-eating disorder Web sites
So in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, do yourself a favor and scarf down that Big Mac, because I promise, it won't kill you.
But throwing it up will.
The first was "The World's Largest Pro-Anorexia Site" where users' profile pictures range from the incredible shrinking women Nicole Richie and Ellen Pompeo to photos zoomed in on girls' skeletal remains.
have been around since the advent of the Internet. However, they used to be so well-hidden it took more than just one Google search to uncover them.
Upon entering "pro-eating disorder" in my Web browser, 44 pages devoted to this topic appeared.
— UWire
Four out of 10 teenagers with eating disorders visit pro-eating disorder Web sites, according to a 2006 Stanford University study. Ten million women and one million men are battling eating disorders, according to the National Eating Disorders Association.
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